Top Fall 2010 Video Game Releases for Action Gamers

With several new first-party Nintendo titles, new entities in the Guitar Hero and Rock Band series, a bunch of time-sucking RPGs, and a new wave of sports games, Fall 2010 is shaping up to be a busy time for video gamers. Most won't have the time to play them all. If you're into action games, check out our list of the top fall 2010 video game releases for action gamers.

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS)

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions will be the latest in a long line of action video games centered around the web-slinging superhero. Unlike the past few games, which featured open worlds to explore, Shattered Dimensions returns to a linear, mission-based format, but with a twist: players will control multiple versions of Spider-Man in alternate dimensions, including the Amazing Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spider-Man Noir, and Spider-Man 2099. This twist in the gameplay should be enough to make up for the lack of open, sandbox-style gameplay. Look for it September 7.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PC, Nintendo DS, iPhone)

The original Star Wars: The Force Unleashed brought Star Wars fans a fun, frantic third-person action game in the style of previous Star Wars outings like the Kyle Katarn-starring Jedi Knight games. The sequel continues to follow the story of Darth Vader's Sith apprentice as he must make his escape after being betrayed by his master. While little details are known as to whether Starkiller will make amends with Vader or spend the whole game on the run, rest assured the epic story and fast-paced action will make for a great gaming experience. It comes out October 26.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC)

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is the third installment in the Assassin's Creed series and features an emphasis on micromanaging a team of assassins as well as a brand new multiplayer mode. In campaign mode, players will be able to hire a team of assassins to take on smaller jobs for protagonist Ezio-this is the game's titular "Brotherhood." Rest assured you'll still take control of Ezio to go out and perform plenty of assassinations of his own, much in the same vein as the first two games in the series. Multiplayer mode will allow up to 8 players to take out targets as a team over the internet. It releases November 16.

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